Marcel Morin
Welcome to the studio and photographic art gallery of Marcel Morin, a humanist photographer whose lifetime passion has solidified him as a leading figure in the photographic expressionist movement.
For decades, Marcel Morin has journeyed across the globe, immersing himself in the diverse cultures of Eastern Europe, South Africa, Southeast Asia, India, and China, where he lived for over fifteen years. His work is a testament to his dedication to capturing life as it unfolds, creating a special bond and communion with his subjects.
Marcel's photography is a profound expression of emotion, meticulously crafted to evoke deep reflections and an awakening of awareness in each viewer. His mastery of creative post-processing techniques, thoughtful composition, and the ingenious use of light and shadow embodies the very essence of photographic expressionism.
We invite you to explore Marcel Morin's world, where every image tells a compelling story, capturing the rich tapestry of human experience in all its beauty and complexity. Discover the transformative magic of photographic expressionism and let yourself be transported by a unique visual journey.
Marcel Morin's illustrious career includes prestigious solo exhibitions at the Ming Art Museum in Suzhou, China, the National Museum of Photography Desjardins, and various cultural institutions in Canada reflecting his lifetime achievement and unwavering commitment to his art.
Photography! A Life Commitment
Marcel Morin / Atelier Marcel Morin
385 Saint Paul, Montreal, QC, H2Y 2A7
Achievements / Solo Exhibitions
Exhibition: "Are We So Different?"
May 2022 - May 2023
Rivière des Prairies Cultural Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Exhibition: "The Beauty of a People, India - Sri Lanka"
September 2021 - March 2022
National Museum of Photography Desjardins, Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
Exhibition: "Le Parcours Photo Sherbrooke: Humans from Here and Elsewhere"
September 2020 - September 2021
Organized by the Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts
Exhibition: "Are We So Different?"
July 2021
Boréart Cultural Center, Granby, Quebec, Canada
Sherbrooke in Black and White - Hope
October - December 2019
Cultural Center of the University of Sherbrooke, Espace Découverte
Artist Showcase: An Overview of "The Beauty of a People, India - Sri Lanka"
June 2019 - September 2020
IMMEX Sherbrooke, 1910 King O. Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Exhibition: "Strolling around the World (Are We So Different?)"
May - June 2019
Ming Art Museum, Suzhou, China
Exhibition: "Sherbrooke Cathedral"
September - October 2019
The private chapel in photos, paintings by Ozias Leduc and the archdiocese
Exhibition: "Are We So Different?" 30th edition of Nuit des sans-abri
October 2019
Place Gennevilliers-Laliberté, Montreal
Exhibition: "Are We So Different?"
November 2018 - January 2019
Café Faro, Sherbrooke
Collective Exhibition: "The Art of the Street"
(in collaboration with Le Journal de rue de l’Estrie)
April 2017
Le Parvis – Cultural Center of the Fleurimont district
Awards and Recognition
Focus Desjardins Awards Gala 2019
Winner of the Focus Urbain 2019 Award
4 nominations for the Focus Desjardins Awards 2019 in the categories of
Focus Portrait,
Focus Urban Photo,
Focus Architecture,
Grand Prix Focus Masculin of the Year
Books
2023 Marcel Morin - Architecture
Collection book featuring around fifty iconic architectural structures in Canada
2023 The Beauty of a People, India - Sri Lanka
Collection book of humanist photography
2020 The Beauty of a People, India - Sri Lanka
A book of 250 humanist photos accompanying the exhibition at the National Museum of Photography Desjardins
2019 Sherbrooke in Black and White - Hope
2nd edition book with 50 photos and thoughts from personalities of Sherbrooke on the theme of hope
2016 Mars.Was.Here
A photo book featuring around 230 photos from China, Thailand, Cambodia, France, Spain, Portugal, and Canada
Conferences (Speaker)
May 2022
Street Portrait Conference - Humanist Photography
Photo Club of Drummondville, Quebec
March 2022
Street Portrait Conference - Humanist Photography
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of ALPA (Association Longueuilloise des Photographes amateurs)
May 2019
3 Conferences (speaker): Street Photography (conference in Mandarin)
Ming Art Museum, Suzhou, China
October 2018
Conferences (speaker): Humanist Approach to Subjects
Sherbrooke, Photo Club of Sherbrooke
December 2017
Conferences (speaker): Using Natural Ambient Light
Suzhou (China), Suzhou Photography Club | 苏州摄友俱乐部